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Hey guys! It's been awhile since I've been on here, but I've run into an issue I'm stumped by. The last two beers I've kegged don't seem to carbonate. I've been running the same setup for the past 5-6 years with various upgrades over that time. I've never run into this problem. Kegs...

Hey everyone...been awhile since I've been on here. Question. My brothers wedding is in a few weeks and I'm brewing all of the beer for it. We'll have one keg-orator running two different beers and another with a larger batch of one beer. I have the option of using a sanke 1/2 barrel for...

Hey everyone! I'm wanting to build a CIP system for my brew rig, but I'm not sure where to start and the best processes to use. I'm hoping a few people can post about what they're doing to completely clean their rigs. I have two chugger pumps, and would like to use them, but if they're not...

Has anyone used this? I'd like to rig up my MLT with one to use as a sparge arm and to clean. I'm not sure my little chugger pump can handle it though. Any advice?

Hey everyone! Question... I've got an interview today for an assistant brewers position. For any other job, I would dress in slacks and a tie...but I'm a little hesitant for this. I'm thinking that maybe he'll want me to work today, so I don't want to be overdressed. Plus...it's brewing and...

I brewed a pecan brown ale about a month ago and I'm ready to keg it. I don't usually use extracts since I prefer whole bean flavor, but I picked up some homemade bourbon vanilla extract at a local farmers market and would like to try it out. After talking to the shop owner that makes it, he...

Rhubarb Rose 16-A Witbier Author: Suthrncomfrt1884 Size: 11 gal Efficiency: 69.53% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 142.51 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.043 (1.044 - 1.052) Terminal Gravity: 1.011 (1.008 - 1.012) Color: 3.23 (2.0 - 4.0) Alcohol: 4.21% (4.5% - 5.5%)...

So, I brewed a flanders red back in December of 2010. It's been aging on oak for the past 14 months. I decided to add some fresh cherries to the beer since it's not quite sour enough for me...but I had a bit of a concern. I moved to a new apartment last year, and so I had to move all of...

So, this isn't really a homebrew related question, but more a science related question. I'm currently designing a tattoo for myself that I'm having some trouble with. The idea is to have the chemical symbols for all the components of beer. Now, obviously there are hundreds of compounds in...

So, a question came up today between a few friends and I. We were discussing the fiber content of different fruits (apricots, prunes, etc.) and it's effects on beer. Does anyone know how much, if any, of the fruits' nutrional value makes it into our beers? Is it adding fiber, or does the...

My old setup was a little outdated, so I've spent the last year piecing this pile of garbage together. It's not fully operational yet (still need a few parts) but it's very close. Hopefully within the next few weeks I'll have all of the kinks worked out and be cranking out that sweet sweet...

I'm about ready to fire my new rig up, and I'm having some issues with the burners. A little info.... -I'm burning propane from a standard grill tank. -I'm using a standard LP grill regulator (wasn't sure if this was correct or not) -My gas runs into the back beam just like on a Brutus 10...

So, my old pump burnt up, and I had a chugger laying around that I bought about 9 months ago. I wired it up to my rig and tried to run a test on it to make sure everything was working properly. Everything fires up, it runs and pumps, I'm just having issues with pumping. It seems to pump a...

So, my current method of draining my mash and kettle isn't cutting it anymore, and I'd like to upgrade to a few false bottoms. It doesn't need to be top of the line, just functional. I've searched the site and found lots of scattered threads, but nothing with everything in one spot...

I just wanted to let everyone know about a new brewpub opening in Machesney Park, IL. It's near Rockford. It's called Pig Minds Brewing Co. and should be open sometime in April. My boss is the owner of it, so it's been a very cool experience for me watching everything happen. I'm...

I've had a Flanders Red fermenting/aging in my basement for about 11 months now. With every sour I've done, I've ended up with a pellicle after about 5-6 months. With this beer, I only had a 5 gallon carboy available so I decided to use it. I've not seen a noticeable pellicle form with this...

So, I recently enrolled at Siebel and recieved my course schedule today. It looks like it involves a little bit of biochemistry. I've been out of college for 6 years now, and can't remember biochem for the life of me. It's not really in-depth, but I need to know a little. I'd like to...

Hop Limbo IPA 14-B American IPA Author: Suthrncomfrt1884 Size: 5.0 gal Efficiency: 75.0% Attenuation: 81.2% Calories: 211.01 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.064 (1.056 - 1.075) Terminal Gravity: 1.012 (1.010 - 1.018) Color: 11.91 (6.0 - 15.0) Alcohol: 6.82% (5.5% - 7.5%)...

Back when I built my HERMS, I used a step bit that I bought from Harbor Freight to cut through my kegs. I'm upgrading my system and tried to use it again, but it's obviously had enough. I'm not willing to buy another cheap one from HF...and I don't want to spend $50 for a new one at Home...

Wondering if anyone has experimented with this? I frequently use honey in ipas, and I've used maple in darker beers, but I've never used maple in a lighter beer. Any input?